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Why League City is Your Next Pre-Cruise Destination

Updated: Sep 30, 2022

Maximize savings and fun in League City and make the most out of your next cruise out of Galveston!


Only a 22-mile drive away from the cruise terminals in Galveston, League City is an excellent place to stay before your departure. Take advantage of budget-friendly hotels, free parking, and enjoy a little bit of pre-cruise sight-seeing.

Save on Hotels

Looking for budget-friendly hotels to stay in the night before your oceanic adventure? League City has three local hotels with easy access to the Gulf Freeway, I-45. Spend a night in the Candlewood Suites, the Fairfield Inn & Suites, or the Hampton Inn & Suites and save with affordable hotel room rates and great amenities. Additionally, you can rest easy knowing that your cars are in good care since each hotel offers free, secure cruise parking while you’re on the high seas.

Go Sightseeing

Start your vacation early with fun excursions. Check out the Historic District, the quaint downtown of League City that is just minutes away from your hotel and offers sweet boutiques, delectable restaurants, and immersive outdoor experiences. Visit the West Bay Common School Children’s Museum for an interactive exhibit that transports you back to a 1980s classroom, then stop by the Barn Museum to check out an intricate collection of artifacts that share the city’s history. Stop by League Park and Helen’s Garden to take pretty pictures and enjoy a relaxing stroll under century-old live oak trees.

Do Some Coastal Shopping

Dozens of boutiques and specialty shops are sprinkled throughout League City, giving locals and travelers easy access to unique treasures, locally crafted jewelry, gourmet food, and high-end clothing. Visit the Shoppes at Founder’s Square, historic homes turned specialty shops, or stop by boutiques like the Salted Hippie, Strawberry Hill Upcycling Boutique, or Sweet Mia’s Boutique.

Tour the Food Scene

Before you go, hit the town with League City’s extensive food scene. Venture down League City Main Street and try local favorites Main Street Bistro, Esteban’s Café y Cantina, and Red River Barbecue, or eat a hearty breakfast with enormous pancakes at Red Oak Café before you depart to Galveston for your well-deserved cruise vacation.

Start your pre-cruise experience in League City today!

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